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Japan teen smashes swim world record as Asian Games complaints mount
AFP - 3h ago
Japanese 17-year-old Shin Ohashi smashed a swimming world record at his home Asian Games on Thursday, as several teams …
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US judge blocks White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico
AFP - 3h ago
The Trump administration must immediately reinstate White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico, a US federal judge …
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'Failing, chaotic, musical chairs': Teams slam Asian Games organisers
AFP - 5h ago
Several teams rounded on the organisation of the Asian Games in Japan on Thursday, with Thailand likening it to a …
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Trump to fete Xi with lavish White House welcome
AFP - 5h ago
US President Donald Trump will host Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday for a day full of pageantry …
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Zverev, Agassi defend 'spectacular' Laver Cup
AFP - 6h ago
Grand Slam champion Alexander Zverev and American legend Andre Agassi led a staunch defence of the Laver Cup ahead of …
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Thailand slams chaotic Asian Games organisation as 'musical chairs'
AFP - 1h ago
Thailand are the latest country to condemn the organisation at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan, likening it to a …
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Mexican cartels target Australia with their African meth
AFP - 7h ago
The Mexican "tourists" told immigration officers in Johannesburg they had come to see the "Big Five" of South Africa's …
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Australian PM says OpenAI hacked government health website
AFP - 8h ago
A rogue OpenAI model bypassed safeguards during training and hacked an Australian government website, Prime Minister …
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Thousands missing, aid needs mount one month after Nepal's deadly floods
AFP - 10h ago
The tsunami-like flood that cut a swathe of destruction through Nepal on August 26 has left the Himalayan nation …
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President tells Trump that Iran will never 'bend at the knee'
AFP - 10h ago
Iran's president struck a defiant tone at the UN on Wednesday where he spoke for the first time since Washington and …
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North Korean IT contractor found remote work in New Zealand: agency
AFP - 10h ago
A North Korean IT worker used a fake identity to obtain remote work with a New Zealand company and then threatened to …
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Tuchel seeks tonic to England World Cup 'scar' in Spain showdown
AFP - 4h ago
World champions Spain's visit to Wembley on Saturday is a painful reminder to England of what might have been, but …
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'Helps me cope': Catholic baptisms rise among French youth
AFP - 3h ago
Feeling a little nervous, 21-year-old Thao Bounlay raps three times on the glass door of a church near Paris, declaring …
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Trump admin says there were 8 suicide attempts on US aircraft carrier
AFP - 11h ago
The Trump administration has acknowledged eight suicide attempts by US service members during the extended deployment of …
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Iran airlines cancel flights as US sanctions hit
AFP - 6h ago
Iranian airlines were forced to cancel some international flights on Wednesday after the United States tightened …
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Archaeological 'breakthrough' could confirm origins of Paris
AFP - 6h ago
An ancient wall discovered in central Paris was hailed as a "major breakthrough" on Wednesday, as the archaeological …
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Xi arrives in US to personal Trump welcome
Sep 23 2026
US President Donald Trump treated Chinese President Xi Jinping to a rare personal airport welcome Wednesday, kicking off …
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Russian strikes kill seven in Ukraine, Zelensky vows winter campaign
Sep 23 2026
Russian strikes across Ukraine killed at least seven people on Wednesday, including two in a new barrage on Kyiv, as it …
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China's Xi to get rare airport welcome from Trump
Sep 23 2026
US President Donald Trump will roll out the red carpet for Xi Jinping on Wednesday, giving the Chinese leader a rare …
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Russian strikes kill seven in Ukraine as Russia vows no 'pause' to war
Sep 23 2026
Russian strikes across Ukraine killed at least seven people on Wednesday, including two in a new barrage on Kyiv, as it …
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Fresh Russian strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure kill seven
Sep 23 2026
Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure across Ukraine killed at least seven people on Wednesday, including two in …
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China's Xi heads to US for talks with Trump: state media
Sep 23 2026
China's leader Xi Jinping departed Beijing on Wednesday, bound for Washington where he will meet with US President …
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North Korea weightlifter sets three world records for Asian Games gold
Sep 23 2026
North Korean weightlifter Ri Song Gum gave her country their first gold of the Asian Games on Wednesday in style, …
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Battered Duerer masterpiece up for five-year revamp
Sep 23 2026
Albrecht Duerer's "Feast of the Rosary", a Renaissance gem of Prague's National Gallery, is facing a painstaking …
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Black Sea drone attacks spell terror for Turkish sailors
Sep 23 2026
They'd just had breakfast when a huge blast brought the crew of the Turkish fishing boat racing out onto main deck, …
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AI risks, Iran war to take center stage at UN
Sep 23 2026
The future of artificial intelligence and the stalled US war against Iran, with its ripple effect on the global economy, …
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Schoolgirl Yu, 13, fastest again in bid for third Asian Games gold
Sep 23 2026
China's 13-year-old swimmer Yu Zidi went fastest in the heats as she closes in on a hat-trick of Asian Games golds on …
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Mongolian herders enlist new tech against harsher, drier climate
Sep 23 2026
When Mongolian herder Ganchimeg's sheep strayed dangerously near a salty lake this summer, driven by hunger as nearby …
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AI political ads warp reality ahead of US midterms
Sep 23 2026
A political ad depicts a US Senate hopeful remarking on God and gender while scrawling in a Bible with a crayon. But he …
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World Cup 'not enough' as Spain begin next chapter
Sep 23 2026
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente will not allow the World Cup winners to rest on their laurels as they get back into action …
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'New one' Klopp promises fresh approach as Germany reign begins
Sep 23 2026
Germany coach Jurgen Klopp has promised to bring a "new approach" to the country's flagging fortunes, as the four-time …
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Trump renames AI 'super intelligence' as leaders jostle over dangers
Sep 23 2026
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the US government would rename artificial intelligence "super …
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French prosecutors probe secret filming of women with smart glasses
Sep 23 2026
Paris prosecutors said Tuesday they had opened several probes after receiving complaints concerning women filmed on the …
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Chile's Atacama Desert blossoms with life after El Nino rains
Sep 23 2026
A resplendent display of flowers has bloomed across Chile's Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on earth, after the …
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MLS coach axed for telling female ref 'It's a man's game'
Sep 23 2026
Columbus Crew sacked Argentine reserve team coach Federico Higuain for telling a female referee "Don't forget this is a …
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Voting opens in Alaska's annual Fat Bear Week
Sep 23 2026
Polls opened Tuesday in the only American election that really matters: Fat Bear Week.
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Trump threatens Iran with 'hell' but reveals fresh talks
Sep 23 2026
President Donald Trump revealed that US and Iranian officials held talks Tuesday for the first time in months, even as …
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Trump beats 'America first' drum at UN as allies tread carefully
Sep 22 2026
President Donald Trump laid out a vision on Tuesday of a militaristic US unbound by international rules in a UN speech …
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'Star Wars' fans and art lovers line up for new Lucas museum
Sep 22 2026
Star Wars superfans and art lovers alike descended on George Lucas's long-awaited Museum of Narrative Art for its grand …
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Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of deadly strikes as thousands flee
Sep 22 2026
Yemen's Houthis accused Saudi Arabia on Tuesday of launching a wave of deadly strikes that killed civilians and prison …
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Ukraine anger as EU lifts sanctions on Russian oligarchs Usmanov, Fridman
Sep 22 2026
EU countries on Tuesday took oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman off a renewed Russia sanctions list in a move …
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Sri Lanka hands 220-year jail terms to 15 convicted of Easter bombings
Sep 22 2026
Sri Lanka’s High Court on Tuesday handed 220-year jail terms to 15 men convicted of direct involvement in the 2019 …
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EU agrees to lift sanctions on Russian oligarchs Usmanov, Fridman
Sep 22 2026
EU countries on Tuesday agreed a compromise deal to prolong sanctions on Russia that will see oligarchs Alisher Usmanov …
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Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran in bombastic UN speech
Sep 22 2026
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has to decide whether to make a deal with Iran or "annihilate" the country, in …
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Prada's skirts take centre stage as Milan Fashion Week begins
Sep 22 2026
Prada kicked off Milan Fashion Week on Tuesday by returning to the fashion mainstay of skirts, bringing a decidedly …
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Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro turns scandal into poll gains
Sep 22 2026
Despite being caught up in an explosive financial scandal that has dominated Brazil's election campaign, candidate …
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EU in showdown over Russian oligarch sanctions as deadline looms
Sep 22 2026
The EU grappled Tuesday to overcome a standoff between France and Latvia blocking an agreement on prolonging sanctions …
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EU in showdown over Russian oligarch sanctions as deadline nears
Sep 22 2026
EU countries on Tuesday resumed their scramble for an agreement on prolonging sanctions on Russia, after Latvia held up …
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Houthis say Saudi Arabia conducts deadly strike on key port city
Sep 22 2026
Yemen's Houthis said Saudi Arabia carried out a deadly strike on a key port city on Tuesday, over a week into the Houthi …
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Missing F-35 fighter parts 'not sensitive', says Australia minister
Sep 22 2026
Missing F-35 fighter parts diverted from Australia to Hong Kong are not "sensitive", Defence Minister Richard Marles …
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Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as man wins Asian Games silver
Sep 22 2026
An Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as a man to pursue her sporting dreams won an Asian Games silver medal on …
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Six-year-old Chinese girl sets world record with Rubik's Cube
Sep 22 2026
A six-year-old Chinese girl has set a new women's world record for solving a 3x3 Rubik's Cube in just over four seconds, …
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G7 leaders condemn Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia
Sep 22 2026
G7 nations called on Yemen's Houthis Tuesday to halt strikes on Saudi Arabia, offering a show of solidarity with Riyadh …
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Star coaches make their bows as Nations League returns
Sep 22 2026
The 2026/27 Nations League kicks off on Thursday but all eyes will be on the touchlines as a starry cast of new coaches, …
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Google data centre sparks protests in Austria
Sep 22 2026
In the Austrian town of Kronstorf, a planned Google data centre promises investment, jobs and a place on the digital map …
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China's robot dancers limber up for America's Got Talent final
Sep 22 2026
Chinese street dancer Wu Yufei has spent most of his 13-year career performing solo, but this year, he found some new …
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Zidane gets down to work as France start new era
Sep 22 2026
Zinedine Zidane spent years patiently waiting in the wings for his chance to manage France and on Friday the successor …
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Despite military might, Saudi struggles to crush the Houthis
Sep 22 2026
Saudi Arabia has deep pockets and cutting-edge weapons yet for more than a decade it has been unable to quash Yemen's …
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Inside the Venezuelan prison meant to 'drive you insane'
Sep 22 2026
Former political prisoners of Venezuela's Rodeo I are unable to shake the memories of punishments dealt out by hooded …
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A Cuban zoo, and its animals, in epic battle for survival
Sep 22 2026
Every day, veterinarians and zookeepers make their way to Cuba's National Zoo by whatever means they can, determined to …
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No green light to lift EU sanctions on Russian oligarchs, talks to resume
Sep 22 2026
EU countries failed Monday to finalise a deal that involved lifting sanctions on Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and …
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Bardot auction in Paris fetches nearly one million euros
Sep 22 2026
An auction of French screen legend Brigitte Bardot's personal items fetched nearly one million euros in Paris on Monday, …
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US networks halt Trump coverage in revolt over White House ban
Sep 22 2026
US television networks staged an extraordinary revolt Monday when they effectively boycotted coverage of President …
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Macron says talks with Trump on Red Sea, Ukraine 'constructive'
Sep 21 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday he had positive talks with his US counterpart Donald Trump on the …
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Man shot by ICE agent in Texas detained with bullet inside him: lawyer
Sep 21 2026
A Venezuelan national shot and wounded by a US immigration agent in Texas was jailed with the bullet still inside his …
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Infantino proposes consulting federations to reform FIFA
Sep 21 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Monday suggested a "consultation" with the member federations to reform the world …
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Paramount settles with US states to clear Warner Bros. mega-merger
Sep 21 2026
Paramount has reached a settlement with a group of US states that clears the way for its takeover of Warner Bros. …
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South African ostriches plucked alive for luxury fashion: report
Sep 21 2026
South African ostrich farms are using mechanical pluckers to remove feathers from living birds destined for major luxury …
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Putin's party secures record score in Russia election
Sep 21 2026
Vladimir Putin's United Russia party won a record supermajority in the Duma, authorities announced Monday after a …
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British Museum bans photos of Bayeux Tapestry as crowds linger
Sep 21 2026
The British Museum has banned visitors from taking pictures of the Bayeux Tapestry in order to keep the crowds flowing …
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US networks halt Trump coverage over White House ban
Sep 21 2026
Major American television networks on Monday suspended their involvement in a rotation of broadcasters covering …
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French singer accuses Miley Cyrus of plagiarism
Sep 21 2026
French disco diva Amanda Lear publicly accused American singer Miley Cyrus on Monday of plagiarising one of her songs …
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China confirms Xi to visit US this week for Trump talks
Sep 21 2026
China's leader Xi Jinping will visit the United States this week for talks with President Donald Trump, Beijing …
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Embattled Merz vows to keep ruling for 'democratic future' of Germany
Sep 21 2026
Germany's embattled Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed Monday to keep his ruling coalition together for the sake of the …
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US media outlets to sue Trump administration after White House ban
Sep 21 2026
Three leading US news outlets announced Monday they will go to court after being banned from the White House, as …
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Merz vows to keep ruling coalition together for 'democratic future' of Germany
Sep 21 2026
Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed Monday to keep his ruling coalition together for the sake of Germany's "democratic …
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Pressure grows on Germany's Merz after election defeats
Sep 21 2026
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faced growing pressure Monday after bruising regional election defeats to far-right and …
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Schoolgirl Yu scorches to second gold as doping case rocks Games
Sep 21 2026
Schoolgirl swimmer Yu Zidi won her second gold of the Asian Games on Monday with the fastest time in the world this …
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Indonesia doing 'everything' but struggling to curb fires
Sep 21 2026
Dozens of planes and thousands of personnel fighting huge forest fires in Indonesia are struggling to contain them, …
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German far-right AfD poll winner says Merz 'twilight' has begun
Sep 21 2026
Germany's far-right AfD predicted Monday that Chancellor Friedrich Merz will be out of office before the end of the …
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Indonesia doing 'everything' but still struggling to curb fires
Sep 21 2026
Indonesia is doing "everything" to fight huge forest fires but dozens of planes and thousands of personnel are still …
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Forest fire threatens tourist town in Colombian Andes
Sep 21 2026
A forest fire was burning Sunday in central Colombia near the popular tourist town of Villa de Leyva, officials said.
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US has deported 25,000 to third countries under secretive deals: report
Sep 21 2026
The United States has deported more than 25,000 people under secretive agreements with 35 countries to take migrants …
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New Zealanders pick endangered black robin as Bird of the Year
Sep 21 2026
A record number of New Zealanders turned out at the polls this month, not for national elections but to vote for their …
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China's Yu, 13, great for swimming says multiple Olympic medallist
Sep 21 2026
China's 13-year-old sensation Yu Zidi is "exciting for the swimming world" and part of the sport's trend towards younger …
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Malaysia's 'elephant whisperer' fights to save Borneo's endangered giants
Sep 21 2026
Deep in Malaysia's Borneo jungle, wild shouts fill the air as a Bornean elephant is darted and her angry herd rallies to …
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Putin's party set to retain power after Russia vote hit by cyberattacks, drones
Sep 21 2026
Vladimir Putin's ruling United Russia party won a large majority in the country's parliamentary elections, marked by …
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'I live in fear': 1.5 million Pakistani children sexually exploited online
Sep 21 2026
Pakistani teenager Zara Shah was targeted by a stranger while playing a computer game, drawn into a conversation that …
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Germany's Merz under pressure after bruising state election losses
Sep 21 2026
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz starts the week more damaged than ever after his centre-right CDU party suffered two …
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Thousands march in France against 'licence to kill' draft law
Sep 21 2026
Thousands of people marched in Paris and other French cities on Sunday against a proposed law on the legitimate use of …
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Man City outgun Sunderland despite Brobbey hat-trick, Man Utd rescue Fulham draw
Sep 21 2026
Manchester City went top of the Premier League despite Brian Brobbey's hat-trick in a 5-3 thriller on Sunday as Matheus …
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Russia vows revenge for election-day attacks as poll shows ruling party win
Sep 20 2026
Russia vowed Sunday to "intensify" its strikes on Kyiv in response to Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow, as an exit poll …
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US warns of rapid escalation in Middle East war
Sep 20 2026
The United States warned that fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthis could "escalate rapidly" after a …
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Singer Ed Sheeran says Gaza situation 'unjustifiable' following controversy
Sep 20 2026
Pop star Ed Sheeran said Saturday the situation in Gaza is "unjustifiable," following a wave of criticism that he had …
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Ukrainian drones hit Moscow on last day of Russian elections
Sep 20 2026
Ukraine fired waves of drones at Moscow and the surrounding region early Sunday, killing two people and setting an oil …
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US warns of rapid escalation in Mideast war
Sep 20 2026
The United States warned that fighting between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis could "escalate rapidly" after a …
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China swim sensation, 13, sets Games record after Japan win early
Sep 20 2026
The 13-year-old Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi set an Asian Games record as she scorched to gold on Sunday's first full day of …
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Drones hit Moscow as Russians go to the polls
Sep 20 2026
Russians headed to the polls on Sunday for a third and final day of tightly controlled parliamentary elections set to …
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Japan win first Asian Games gold as China's 13-year-old Yu sets pace
Sep 20 2026
The first gold medal of the 20th Asian Games was won on Sunday by hosts Japan as 13-year-old Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi …
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Russians vote on last day of parliamentary elections
Sep 20 2026
Russians headed to the polls on Sunday for a third and final day of tightly controlled parliamentary elections set to …
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US fears rapid escalation in Mideast after Houthis attack Riyadh
Sep 20 2026
The United States warned Saturday that hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis could "escalate rapidly" …
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First Asian Games gold goes to Japan as China's 13-year-old Yu lights up pool
Sep 20 2026
The first gold medal of the 20th Asian Games was won on Sunday by host nation Japan as a 13-year-old swimmer from China …
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